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France Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

22.85% −0.23% (-1.0%)
Year 2025 Rank #23 Global Peak 24.79% (2020) Source World Bank

France Tax Revenue (1972–2025)

Overview

France's tax revenue stood at 22.85% in 2025, a decline of +0.23% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 22.85% by 2025. France ranked 23rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2026* trend 22.51% - -
2025* trend 22.85% - -
2025 22.85% −0.23% #23
2023 23.08% −1.47% #82
2022 24.55% +0.57% #102
2021 23.98% −0.81% #111
2020 24.79% +0.13% #127
2019 24.66% +0.35% #122
2018 24.31% +0.52% #121
2017 23.79% +0.64% #123
2016 23.15% −0.15% #122
2015 23.30% +0.14% #124
2014 23.16% −0.05% #117
2013 23.20% +0.60% #111
2012 22.61% +0.78% #110
2011 21.83% −0.16% #107
2010 21.99% +1.24% #106
Show all years (1972-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +13.5% GDP growth 2.0% C/A balance 0.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

France matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2019. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is France's tax revenue?

France's tax revenue was 22.85% in 2025. Ranked 23rd globally. This represents a 1.0% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in France?

France's tax revenue peaked at 24.79% in 2020.

What was the lowest tax revenue in France?

The lowest tax revenue in France was 17.90% in 1975.

How does France rank in tax revenue?

France ranks 23rd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tax revenue of France in 2025?

France's tax revenue is projected to reach 22.85% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of France in 2025?

The tax revenue of France in 2025 was 22.85%. This ranks 23rd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_france_tax-revenue, title = {France Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/france/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }